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  The Anthology page shares a collection of stories, a variety of humor, different sayings, musical phenoms, and things that don't fit on the other pages. I hope you enjoy the Anthology page and that you'll return often.
Different kinds of 'tators 3/4/10 Updated; From the Internet Here a cute little file you might enjoy. It deals with different kinds of 'tators :). My sound wouldn't work on this one. Sorry. http://www.frontiernet.net/~jimdandy/specials/sweettators/.
All the best.~jwa -------------------
An unusual clock: for those who love clocks 2/9/10 Updated; From the Internet I like clocks. Clocks came around because it helped business owners to get more work out of their employees, an interesting study of its own. This clock is unusual. I haven't found a way to put in on my desktop but if I could, it might drive me crazy :). Check it out: http://home.tiscali.nl/annejan/swf/timeline.swf.
All the best to you and yours.~jwa -----------------------
Take a look in space for a better perspective of yourself 2/4/10 Updated; From the Internet This is both humbling and exciting. Hope you enjoy it. http://www.4to40.com/fastforward/index.asp?id=872.
Thanks for visiting this page.~jwa ------------------------
IQ Test 1/22/10 Updated; From the Internet You might want to try this IQ test. It's short. http://www.queendom.com/tests/quiz/index.htm?idRegTest=746.
Have a great Sabbath.~jwa -----------------------
Observation Test 1/08/09 Updated; From the Internet Check this out. How well do you observe things you encounter often? http://www.oldjoeblack.0nyx.com/thinktst.htm.
Have a great week and weekend.~jwa ------------------------------
Short-term memory test 12/30/09 Updated; From the Internet Check out your short term memory. Click on the link and enjoy. http://neutralx0.net/home/mini04.html.
Have a great and safe next few days. -----------------------------------------
The tallest building in the world; is it worth it? 12/17/09 Updated; From the Internet The Christian Science Monitor did a piece on the tallest building in the world. Interesting but to what end?
Have a great weekend.~jwa -------------------------
Pretty incredible photos of earth from space 12/10/09 Updated; From the Internet Photos like these help me get a better perspective of myself. Hope you like them. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/earth_observed.html.
Enjoy your Sabbath.~jwa -----------------------------
Are these among your favorite web sites? 12/04/09 Updated; From the Internet You might want to check these out.
All the best.~jwa -----------------------------
Unemployment data over past two years; this is pretty frightening 11/29/09 Updated; From the Internet http://cohort11.americanobserver.net/latoyaegwuekwe/multimediafinal.html.
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National Geographic on Thanksgiving Day 11/27/09 Updated National Geographic News has some interesting research on Thanksgiving Day Facts: Pilgrims' Dinner, Parades, & More. You might find this interesting. Click on the link below. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/091126-thanksgiving-facts-google-doodle.html.
Have a great Sabbath and weekend.~jwa ------------------------
Incredible photo of astronauts repairing the Hubble Telescope 11/22/09 Updated I love photos taken of astronauts in space. This is a good one. http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/348557main_fd6-signal_full.jpg.
Thanks for visiting.~jwa --------------------------
Ferry Flight 11/20/09 From youtube. This too is impressive. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=sa5MQag-UcQ.
Have a great weekend and Sabbath!~jwa -----------------------------
New bridge over Hoover Dam 11/13/09 From the Net. Check this out! Pretty impressive.
Have a great weekend.~jwa -----------------------------
An Attorney's Advice 11/02/09 From the Net. A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company: 1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED.' 2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the 'For' line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it. 3. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have It printed, anyone can get it. 4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel.. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.. Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have first hand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know: 5. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them. 6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one). But here's what is perhaps most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.) 7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number.. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.. Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, if it has been stolen: 1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 1-800-525-6285 2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 1-888-397-3742 3.) Trans Union : 1-800-680 7289 1-800-680 7289 4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271 1-800-269-0271 All the best.~jwa ----------------------------
Dr. Oz on Swine-flu prevention 10/26/09 The following advice, given by Dr. Oz, makes a lot of sense/ The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is. While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu): 1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications). 2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe.) 3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine or Hydrogen Peroxide if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method. 4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water, or hydrogen peroxide. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose softly once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.* 5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption. 6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm. Stay healthy.~jwa ---------------------------
Special Navy Drill Team 10/20/09 Talk about focus and precision. Here's the Navy Ceremonial Drill Team you won't soon forget. http://www.whc.net/rjones/USN/USN_team.html
Thanks for visiting this page.~jwa -----------------------
Jukebox Oldies 10/20/09 You might want to review some of the old jukebox song oldies. Click and enjoy. http://www.mikesoldiestoo.com/
Thanks for visiting. ~jwa ------------------------
Classic Cars; enjoy 10/15/09 If you aren't aware of classic cars, you might enjoy sorting through these. Hope you enjoy them. Thanks for visiting my web site and this page. http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html
Have a great weekend.~jwa ------------------
Berlusconi advocates for a creation of "Core" Europe, if Ireland says "No!" again 9/27/09 From the Internet. EUObserver.com; September 21, 2009 I don't know how I missed sending this to you all. I check this online magazine out for the latest on what's happening with the EU. Good source. Recommend it. Here's how the article starts: "Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has suggested that if the Irish people vote against the Lisbon Treaty a second time, a group of European Union member states should move to create a "core Europe" in order to implement the treaty. "'If the Lisbon Treaty on EU reform does not pass, we need to completely revisit the current functioning of Europe to create a core of states that operate beyond unanimity,' said Mr Berlusconi on Friday (18 September) at a press conference after meeting with Premier Slovenian Borut Pahor, according to Italian state broadcaster RAI News 24" (Leigh Phillips). COMMENTARY: My thought about this is that this might be the prequel to Daniel 2:40-43. "And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron, inasmuch as iron breaks in pieces and shatters all things; and like iron that crushes, that kingdom will break in pieces and crush all the others. Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile. As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay" (Dan. 2:40-43). If the EU creates a "core" Europe that adds up to 10, we've got something going here (Rev. 17:12-13). There are presently some 27 countries that make up the EU, but they are having a very difficult time getting on the same page. That's understandable seeing that they have about 2,000 years of cultural, societal, political, and ethnic differences to deal with. Can't be sure, of course. But to me, it's all very interesting. If not, no problem. My job is to watch world news in light of Bible prophecy and share what I see. Read the full story for yourself by clicking on the link. http://euobserver.com/18/28691
Have a great High Sabbath, week, and Feast of Tabernacles! All the best.~jwa ---------------------
America's incredible naval power and a new airbus by Boeing 9/23/09 From the Internet. It's easy to lose touch with things we're not acquainted with or don't know exist. I spent four years in the Navy so this doesn't surprise me. To the civilian who has never been near the Navy, this firepower may come as a surprise. Also, check out the Boeing airbus. Incredible to think that despite the fact that our leadership appears to be clueless on significant geopolitical issues, still American knowhow rocks on. http://www.graniteschools.org/el/valleycrest/index_files/airplanes.pdf
Have a great weekend.~jwa ----------------------
The Tucker Automobile! 9/20/09 From the Internet. I don't know if you've ever heard of the Tucker Automobile that was so far ahead of its time that it threatened the big carmakers of the day (U.S.A). Someone even made a movie about Mr. Tucker; the name of the movie I believe was "Tucker." Jeff Bridges starred in the movie as Preston Tucker. If you've never seen this movie, I recommend it. In the interim, check out this Net piece on the 1948 Tucker. http://www.laubly.com/1948tucker.htm
Enjoy your week. Drive safely.~jwa ---------------
Credit Card Gaffs 9/16/09 From the Internet. Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die. This is so priceless, and so, so easy to see happening, customer service being what it is today. A lady died this past January, and Citibank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, and added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00 when she died, but now somewhere around $60.00. A family member placed a call to Citibank. Here is the exchange : Family Member: 'I am calling to tell you she died back in January.' Citibank: 'The account was never closed and the late fees and charges still apply.' Family Member: 'Maybe, you should turn it over to collections. ' Citibank: 'Since it is two months past due, it already has been.' Family Member: So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?' Citibank: 'Either report her account to frauds division or report her to the credit bureau, maybe both!' Family Member: 'Do you think God will be mad at her?' Citibank: 'Excuse me?' Family Member: 'Did you just get what I was telling you - the part about her being dead?' Citibank: 'Sir, you'll have to speak to my supervisor.' Supervisor gets on the phone: Family Member: 'I'm calling to tell you, she died back in January with a $0 balance.' Citibank: 'The account was never closed and late fees and charges still apply.' Family Member: 'You mean you want to collect from her estate?' Citibank: (Stammer) 'Are you her lawyer?' Family Member: 'No, I'm her great nephew.' (Lawyer info was given) Citibank: 'Could you fax us a certificate of death?' Family Member: 'Sure.' (Fax number was given ) After they get the fax : Citibank: 'Our system just isn't setup for death. I don't know what more I can do to help.' Family Member: 'Well, if you figure it out, great! If not, you could just keep billing her. She won't care.' Citibank: 'Well, the late fees and charges will still apply.' (What is wrong with these people?!?) Family Member: 'Would you like her new billing address?' Citibank: 'That might help...' Family Member: ' Odessa Memorial Cemetery , Highway 129, Plot Number 69.' Citibank: 'Sir, that's a cemetery!' Family Member: 'And what do you do with dead people on your planet???' (Priceless!! ) You wondered why Citi is going broke and need the feds to bail them out!! Have a great week.~jwa ------------------------------------
The web site that opens the world to all web sites 9/6/09 A friend sent this to me. Hope it helps you to find what you want, through colorful iconographies (love that word; "O'Reilly, top this word!" :).
All the best.~jwa -----------------------
The aircraft carrier, U.S.S. JFK 9/3/09 Check out the size of this U.S. aircraft carrier! I lived one year aboard the old U.S.S. Lexington, just a few feet short of 1,000 feet. This is much bigger. I don't know this web site but it does have this incredible photo of the JFK docking in Malta. http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/archive.cgi?read=145170
Have a great weekend.~jwa --------------------
More Silvan Zingg! 8/30/09 Check the link below. Click on it (be sure you have your sound on) then click on "Videos." There you should see not only Silvan playing some good Boogie Woogie but two young dancers jitterbugging (they will make you feel young again :). http://boogiegroove.ch/silvan/site_uk/
Later.~jwa ---------------------
I'm a Silvan Zingg fan 8/28/09 There's gotta' be a time for some moving music, like Silvan Zingg's boogie woogie piano renditions. Hope you enjoy it as I have. http://www.last.fm/music/Silvan+Zingg/+videos/+1--nrOW82A_Yg
Music and be theraputic :).~jwa -------------------
You may not believe this incredible display of art in the eye of a needle! 8/18/09 I saw this on a talk show recently and googled it to see if I could share it with you all. It is unbelieveable...almost :). http://www.maniacworld.com/art-in-the-eye-of-a-needle.html
Have a great week and weekend.~jwa ----------------------
All the Queen's Men 8/12/09 A good friend put me on to this video clip so I'm sharing it with you. The clip was produced at the end of March 2009, so it's now history, but it does point up the number of U.S. Presidents who have visited the Queen of England. Click on the link and turn up your sound a little :). I found it interesting and entertaining. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4908346n&tag=related;photovideo
Have a great weekend and Sabbath.~jwa ----------------------
Runaway horse hits a "Mustang?" If so, will the insurance company "pony up?" 8/10/09 This was on a major TV channel. Have you seen it? http://myprops.org/content/Video-Neigh-Runaway-horse-jumps-over-car/
All the best.~jwa ------------------------
Trivial Blitz! 8/6/09 FROM THE NET! http://www.joytube.com/trivial-blitz-2/
Thanks for visiting this page.~jwa -------------------------
Unique speed control in Canada 8/4/09 FROM THE NET! This is ingenious except that if drivers become habitualized to the reality that these pot holes are not real and they finally drive on a road that does have pot holes...wellll...there might be difficulties :). Check it out. http://roadsafety.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/brilliant-speed-control-in-canada/
Drive safely.~jwa ----------------------
Have you heard this admission from the Federal Reserve re: the trillion dollar bailout? 7/30/09 This appears legit although I've not heard of "dailybail.com." I listened to it and its incredible to hear. http://dailybail.com/home/there-are-no-words-to-describe-the-following-part-ii.html
Have a great weekend.~jwa -----------------
Pope's call for one world political authority...hmmmmmmm 7/24/09 Last Tuesday, Pope Benedict called for a one world political authority to offset capitalism's recent problems and to insure that the wealth of nations can be spread fairly and equally among all peoples. Interesting he would publish this just before President Obama's visit. Here's part of the story: "An encyclical is the highest form of papal writing and gives the clearest indication to the world's 1.1 billion Catholics as well as non-Catholics of what the pope and the Vatican think about specific social and moral issues. "It was addressed to all Catholics as well as 'all people of good will' and was released on the eve of the start of the G8 Summit in Italy and three days before the pope is due to discuss the global downturn with U.S. President Barack Obama. "In several sections of the encyclical, Benedict made it clear he had great reservations about a totally free market." The Bibile speaks of an authoritarian reign in Europe for the future (Revelation 17:9-13). You should be aware of this incredible event and prepare for it, at least spiritually. Is this its subtle beginnings? Who would compel all free nations to come under this authority? Who would be that authority? The Bible speaks clearly on this subject; it will surely come. I was surprised by this article but it makes sense that the Pope might come out with something like this especially in the present global economic downturn. Here's the link. http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/fp/Pope+calls+world+political+authority/1767302/story.htm
All the best.~jwa --------------
U.S. Debt Clock: Fascinating and Frightening 7/20/09 Got this from the Internet. When it comes to our economic meltdown, this really hits home.
Spending money wisely is the way to go. Have a great week.~jwa -------------------
Test your short-term memory 7/15/09 I found this on the Net. It can be a little addictive, but fun :). http://neutralx0.net/home/mini04.html
Thanks for visiting this page and my web site.~jwa --------------------
Unusual choir 7/13/09 A friend sent this to me, thought you might enjoy it. One request that's very important: after clicking on the link, the video file will begin to play; do not look at the video for about 2 minutes. See what you hear and what you might imagine. It's all about rain but the sound is created in a unique way. Again, try not to look at the video after it begins (be sure the sound is on). The video is about 6 minutes long. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw
Enjoy the week.~jwa ---------------
You're not going to believe this story about an 89 year old lady and her 1964 Mercury 7/9/09 Click on the link for a pleasant surprise :). http://growingbolder.com/media/technology/vehicles/romancing-the-road-259598.html
Enjoy the weekend and Sabbath.~jwa -----------------------------
TV Powersalesman found dead 6/28/09 I discovered this on the Net. Do you remember the now famous TV pitchman, Billy Mays? I saw him recently on an evening talk show and now, at 50, he was found dead. Apparently no foul play is expected. Check out the link below. http://www.comcast.net/video/billy-mays-found-dead/1166490941/Comcast/1165177816/
Thanks for visiting my site and this page.~jwa --------------------------
Power Point on our Solar System 6/24/09 I always enjoy looking at our Solar System so I thought I'd share this with you. Once you click on the link you will either want to open or save the file. I choose to open it with my Microsoft PowerPoint (default)...it just shows up when I click on the link. You should then be in the PowerPoint set up. I then go to the top bar where it says Slide Show, click on it and then click on View Show. It should fill your screen and you can click anywhere on the screen to advance the slides. Hope you enjoy it. http://www.nebo.edu/misc/learning_resources/ppt/k-5/solar_system.ppt
Have a great week.~jwa ------------------- A World Clock: A different perspective 3/26/08 http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
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